School ASL Interpreter $35/hr

The Educational Sign Language Interpreter supports staff,students, and families by providing interpretation and translation services fordeaf and hearing-impaired students. The interpreter also effectivelyfacilitates communication between students who use sign language due to hearingloss, and students/teachers who do not. 

School setting-  1:1 Support, but able to provide classroom support as well

Part time position- 2-3 days per week 

higher pay available for national certification 

Interpret all interactions, activities, materials, and assessments, abiding by state/federal guidelines, the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct, and the NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics.

Collaborate and participate in development and implementation of assigned student(s) IEP or 504 as a related service provider in accordance with state/federal guidelines. 

Collaborate with teachers and staff regarding accessibility of school curriculum, activities, and environment. 

Maintain interpreter observations and applicable student records.

Prepare for interpreting by reviewing course materials and doing research as needed.

Participate in ongoing training as is applicable. 

Perform all other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

• State Board of Education Initial Sign Language InterpreterCertificate (as applicable)
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)certificate (as applicable per state regulation or client requirement)
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification (asapplicable per state regulation or client requirement)
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age  

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.